The New Year's feast is not only a festive atmosphere and delicious food, but also serious stress for the body.
Especially if a person has chronic diseases.
Vera Serezhina, a medical expert at the medical company LabQuest, told us how to avoid going to hospital on New Year's.
RIA Novosti cites her recommendations.
How a New Year's feast can be harmful
Since a large amount of salty and fatty foods puts a heavy load on the gastrointestinal tract, chronic diseases such as gastritis and ulcers may worsen.
Pickled and spicy foods are especially dangerous for gastrointestinal diseases.
Secondly, heavy alcohol consumption can worsen chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis and fatty hepatosis.
Alcohol also disrupts the balance of electrolytes, which negatively affects the cardiovascular system and kidneys.
Thirdly, the New Year's menu is often rich in carbohydrates and sugars, which is dangerous for metabolic syndrome and diabetes.
We shouldn’t forget about the psychological aspect either, the doctor noted.
According to her, the very anticipation of the holiday can provoke stress with subsequent exacerbation of migraines or hypertension.
To minimize risks, you should exercise moderation, listen to your body, do not overeat, avoid fatty and spicy foods, limit alcohol consumption and maintain water balance.
People with chronic illnesses are advised to keep medications on hand.
